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Protomelas spilonotus
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Group Haplochromis
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Discovered By TREWAVAS 1935
Common Name "Ovatus", "Magunga", "Mara Rocks"
Fish Size min 7" - max 9" Inches
Min Tank Size 100 Gallons
General Information Located at Mara Rocks, Malawi. Found in the rocky habitat. Diet in the wild consists of invertebrates taken form the water column or from the surface.

The aquarium should have some rockwork but still provide open swimming space both along the bottom and mid-tank region. Feed a quality cichlid flake/pellet food, supplement occasionally with frozen brine, krill or mysis.

Male in photo "Mara Rocks" variant.






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